This two-day workshop is Part I of two sessions that will explain and explore the many considerations required of teachers and school leaders as increasing numbers of students whose first language is neither English nor French are accepted into Manitoba classrooms. Participants will consider the stages of EAL learning and the EAL Framework developed by MECY. Effective practices and the needs of classroom teachers to ensure success for EAL learners will be presented and discussed.
Successful programming models that support planning for language development and encourage whole school involvement will be investigated as participants review promising practices in place in Manitoba schools and elsewhere.
Participants will develop an understanding of definitions, provincial policies regarding funding and eligibility, and students’ right to attend schools.
November 5 - 6, 2009
Presenter: Diana Turner, MECY, et al.
Certification: 10 Contact Hours, Administrators’ Certification Counsellor Certification: Pending
This two-day workshop is Part I of two sessions that will explain and explore the many considerations required of teachers and school leaders as increasing numbers of students whose first language is neither English nor French are accepted into Manitoba classrooms. Participants will consider the stages of EAL learning and the EAL Framework developed by MECY. Effective practices and the needs of classroom teachers to ensure success for EAL learners will be presented and discussed.
Successful programming models that support planning for language development and encourage whole school involvement will be investigated as participants review promising practices in place in Manitoba schools and elsewhere.
Participants will develop an understanding of definitions, provincial policies regarding funding and eligibility, and students’ right to attend schools.